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Type MVAX
Trip Circuit Supervision Relay
R8010H
TYPES
MVAX 11
MVAX 12
MVAX 21
MVAX 31
MVAX 91
CONTENTS
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
INSTALLATION
General
Unpacking
Storage
Relay mounting
3
3
3
3
3
2.
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
COMMISSIONING
General
Insulation
MVAX 11
MVAX 12
MVAX 21,31, 91
Electrical operation tests
MVAX 11 only
MVAX 12 only
MVAX 21 only
MVAX 31 (MVAX 91 3 separate MVAX 31s in a size 8 case)
MVAX 31 04 only
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
7
9
3.
MAINTENANCE
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
MECHANICAL SETTINGS
General
Contact settings
Mechanical flag settings
10
10
10
11
5.
5.1
5.2
5.3
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Failure to operate/reset
Output contacts not changing state.
Reset time on MVAX 12 too short.
11
11
11
12
6.
SPARES
12
7.
19
REPAIR FORM
21
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Section 1.
1.1
INSTALLATION
General
Protective relays, although generally of robust construction, require careful
treatment prior to installation on site. By observing a few simple rules the possiblity
of premature failure is eliminated and a high degree of performance can be expected.
Relays are either despatched individually or as part of a panel/rack mounted
assembly in cartons specifically designed to protect them from damage.
Relays should be examined immediately they are received to ensure that no damage
has been sustained in transit.
If damage has been sustained in transit, a claim should be made to the transport
company concerned immediately, and the nearest GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection
& Control representative should be promptly notified.
1.2
Unpacking
Care must be taken when unpacking and installing the relays so that none of the
parts are damaged or their settings altered, and must at all times be handled by
skilled persons only.
Relays should be examined for any wedges, clamps, or rubber bands necessary to
secure moving parts to prevent damage during transit and these should be removed
after installation and before commissioning.
Relays which have been removed from their cases should not be left in situations
where they are exposed to dust or damp. This particularly applies to installations
which are being carried out at the same time as constructional work.
1.3
Storage
If relays are not installed immediately upon receipt they should be stored in a place
free from dust and moisture in their original cartons and where de-humidifier bags
have been included in the packing they should be retained. The action of the dehumidifier crystals will be impaired if the bag has been exposed to ambient
conditions and may be restored by gently heating the bag for about an hour, prior to
replacing it in the carton.
Dust which collects on a carton may, on subsequent unpacking, find its way into the
relay; in damp conditions the carton and packing may become impregnated with
moisture and the de-humidifying agent will lose its efficiency.
The storage temperature range is 25C to +70C.
1.4
Relay mounting
The installation should be clean, dry and reasonably free from dust and excessive
vibration. The site should preferably be well illuminated to facilitate inspection.
An outline diagram is normally supplied showing panel cut-outs and hole centres.
For individually mounted relays these dimensions will also be found in Publications
R6103 MVAX 11 and R6010 MVAX 12, 21, 31 and 91.
Publication R7012 is a Parts Catalogue and Assembly Instructions. This document
will be useful when individual relays are to be assembled as a composite rack or
panel mounted assembly.
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Section 2.
2.1
COMMISSIONING
General
Before leaving the factory all relays are accurately adjusted, tested and carefully
packed. Hence there should be no need for any re-adjustment on commissioning.
Moving parts are held in position during transit by rubber bands and packing.
These should be removed carefully.
To gain access to the relay first loosen the captive cover screws. Then carefully
remove the cover from the case.
The module can then be removed from the case by grasping the handles at the top
and bottom of the front plate and pulling forwards.
Care must be taken to ensure that mechanical settings of the element are not
disturbed.
Carefully remove the rubber band securing the flag mechanism.
Check that the ends of the push rods are located in the holes in the contact springs.
Carefully actuate the armature of each unit in turn with a small screwdriver/probe.
Note immediately after the point where any make contacts just close there is a
further small movement of the armature. This ensures that contact follow through
and wiping action is present. Repeat similarly with break contacts on armature
release.
On units fitted with hand reset flag indicators, check that the flag is free to fall
before, or just as, any make contacts close.
Replace the module in the case and refit the cover. Make sure that the reset
mechanism in the cover is correctly located with respect to the relay element, and
that the flag (or mechanism) can be reset.
2.2
Wiring
Check that ratings of the relay agree with the supplies to which it is to be connected.
Check all wiring connections to the relay, including the case earthing connection
above the terminal block. It is especially important that dc supplies are wired with
the correct polarity. The relay diagram number appears inside the case.
2.3
Insulation
The relay, and its associated wiring, may be insulation tested between:
a) all electrically isolated circuits
b) all circuits and earth
An electronic or brushless insulation tester should be used, having a dc voltage not
exceeding 1000V. Accessible terminals of the same circuit should first be strapped
together. Deliberate circuit earthing links, removed for the tests, subsequently must
be replaced.
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2.4
MVAX 11
With MVAX 11 relays check that all wiring complies to the appropriate application
diagram to ensure that the relay is wired correctly.
2.5
MVAX 12
With MVAX 12 relays, check that terminal 13 of the relay case is wired to the
POSITIVE of the trip supply.
2.6
MVAX 21,31, 91
For MVAX 21 , 31 and 91 relays, check the external wiring to ensure the correct
values of external resistors (where appropriate) are wired to the correct relay
terminals, in accordance with the following table and the appropriate application
diagram.
Supply
volts
24/27
30/34
48/54
110/125
220/250
240 ohm
1,500 ohm
* 1,200 ohm
4,100 ohm
270 ohm
470 ohm
1,500 ohm
4,000 ohm
2 off 4,000 ohm in series
2.7.1
MVAX 11 only
Isolate the MVAX from the trip supply batteries by removing fuses/links as
necessary.
Connect a supply across relay terminals 21 27 and supply the relevant voltage
from the list below. Check that the current is within those figures stated in the same
column. Repeat again only using terminals 27 28.
Rated voltage range (V) 30/34
48/54
110/125
120/250
30
48
110
220
Terminals 21 27
Terminals 27 28
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2.7.2
MVAX 12 only
Isolate the relay from the trip supply batteries by removing fuses/links as necessary.
Using an ohmmeter check the resistance across the relay side of the fuses/links.
Provided there are no parallel paths, the resistance should be within 10% of the
following:
MVAX 12 rating range (V)
24/27
30/34 48/54
110/125 220/250
710
416
1170
620
2970
1760
10370
7470
33100
23100
590
407
940
590
2330
1740
8670
6770
27100
22100
24/27
18
30/34 48/54
22.5
36
110/125 220/250
82.5
165
55-88
Replace all links and fuses. Check that the relay operates and manually reset the
flag. With alarm circuits operational, temporarily remove a trip supply fuse. Check
that the appropriate alarms are initiated. Replace the fuse and reset the relay flag.
2.7.3
MVAX 21 only
The following tests assume trip and alarm supply battery voltages are equal to the
maximum voltage of the relays voltage rating range. For other voltages within the
relays normal voltage rating range, tolerance bands for other measured supply
voltages should be altered pro-rata.
A table (Table 1) of acceptable tolerances for each test is given below.
Measure the trip supply and alarm supply voltages immediately prior to the tests
and note.
Test 1
With the circuit breaker open, check that no voltage appears across terminals 13 and
14 of the relay. Check that the voltage appearing across terminals 21(+) and 28
comply with that given in Table 1 (alarm supply) and that the front relay, RLl, has
operated. Reset its flag.
Test 2
With the circuit breaker closed, check that the front relay remains operated. Measure
the voltage across terminals 13(+) and 14. Ensure that it complies with Table 1
(Trip supply).
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Test 3
With the circuit breaker closed, apply a temporary short circuit across the external
resistor REXT2* of the trip supply circuit. Ensure the CB does not trip. Remove the
short circuit and re-apply it across terminals 13 and 14 of the relay. Check that RLl
drops-off to initiate alarm circuits and that RLl flag indication is given. Ensure the
CB does not trip. Remove the short circuit and reset the flag/alarms.
*Note: Where 2 resistors are used in series for REXT2, a temporary short circuit
should be applied across each resistor in turn.
Test 4
With the circuit breaker closed, operate, or simulate operation of the associated trip
relay. Note that the CB trips but ensure that RLl of the MVAX does not operate.
RLl and RL2 units are slugged on drop-off to prevent mal-operation during the
transition period.
Table 1
Relay V. rating
24/27
30/34
48/54
110/125
220/250
27
34
48
110
220
35.3 - 38.8
29.1 - 36.3
24.9 - 32.5
37.1 - 40.4
38.2 - 46.6
28.5 - 37.0
Hand reset
15.0 - 17.0 18.0 - 20.5
flag
25.8 - 29.8
Self reset
flag
25.8 - 29.8
Test 1
Hand reset Full volts Full volts
(Alarm supply) flag
(no ext. R) (no ext. R)
Self reset
flag
Test 2
(Trip supply)
2.7.4
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Test 3
With the circuit breaker closed check that the front relay RLl, remains operated.
Check that no voltage appears across terminals 21 and 22 of the relay. Ensure the
voltage across terminals 13(+) and 14(ve) has increased from that obtained in Test
1 to that indicated in Table 2.
Test 4
With the circuit breaker closed, as in test 3 above, check that the voltage between
terminals 14(+) and 22(ve) is zero. Measure the resistance between terminals 14
and 22 which should comply within 10% of the values given in Table 2. (Note:
This test check that contact 52b is open in the breaker closed condition).
Test 5
With the circuit breaker closed, as above, apply a temporary short circuit across
REXT2* of the trip supply circuit. Ensure the CB does not trip. Remove the short
circuit and re-apply it across terminals 13 and 14 of the relay. Check that RLl drops
off to initiate alarm circuits and that RLl flag indication is given. Remove the short
circuit and reset the flag/alarms.
*Note: Where 2 resistors are used in series for REXT2, a temporary short circuit
should be applied across each resistor in turn.
Test 6
With the circuit breaker closed, operate, or simulate operation of the associated trip
relay. Ensure the CB trips but ensure that RLl of the MVAX does not operate.
The MVAX relay units are slugged on drop-off to prevent mal-operation during the
transition period.
Table 2
Relay V. rating
24/27
30/34
48/54
110/125
220/250
27
34
54
125
250
Hand reset
flag
7.8-8.2V
9.4-9.8V
13.6-14.2V 27.9-29.4V
55.3-58.4V
Self reset
flag
6.3-6.7V
9.4-9.8V
13.6-14.2V 27.9-29.4V
55.3-58.4V
Test 2
Hand reset Full volts Full volts
(Alarm supply) flag
(no ext. R) (no ext. R) 36.5-37.7V 31.3-33.8V
27.3-29.8V
Self reset
flag
Test 3
(Trip supply)
31.1-34.0V
Hand reset
15.7-16.3V 18.8-19.7V 27.1-28.5V 55.8-58.9V 110.6-116.8V
flag
Self reset
flag
Test 4
Hand reset
flag
665
1085
3100
7400
14700
Self reset
flag
522
1085
3100
7400
14700
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2.7.5
MVAX 31 04 only
The following test assume trip and alarm supply battery voltages are equal to the
maximum voltage for the relays voltage rating range. For other voltages within the
relays normal voltage rating range, tolerance bands for other measured supply
voltages should be altered pro-rata. A Table (Table 1) of acceptable tolerance for the
test is given.
Measure the trip supply and alarm supply voltages immediately prior to tests
and note.
Test 1
With the circuit breakers open, check that no voltage appears across terminals 13
and 14, 21 and 22 of the relay. Check that the voltage appearing across terminals
27(+) and 28 comply with that given in Figure 1 (alarm supply) and that the front
relay RL1, has operated. Reset the flag.
Test 2
With the circuit breakers closed, check that the front relay remains operated.
Measure the voltage across terminals 13(+), 14, 21(+) and 22. Ensure that these
comply with Figure 1 (trip supply).
Test 3
With the circuit breakers closed, apply a temporary short circuit across each of the
external resistors REXT2(1)* and REXT2(2)* of the trip supply circuits. Ensure the
circuit breakers do not trip. Remove the short circuits and reapply them across
terminals 13 and 14 and 22 of the relay. Check that RL1 drops-off to initiate alarm
circuits and that the RL1 flag indication is given. Ensure the circuit breakers do not
trip. Remove the short circuits and reset the flag/alarms.
*Note: Where 2 resistors are used in series for REXT2, a temporary short circuit
should be applied across each resistor in turn.
Test 4
With the circuit breakers closed, operate or simulate operation of the associated trip
relays. Note that the circuit breakers trip but ensure that RL1 of the MVAX does not
operate. RL1, RL2(1) and RL2(2) units are slugged on drop-off to prevent maloperation during the transition period.
Restore any external wiring connections that may have been disturbed during the
above tests.
Section 3.
MAINTENANCE
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Section 4.
4.1
MECHANICAL SETTINGS
General
Armature gap measurements should be made with the top of the feeler gauge level
with the centre line of the core.
Contact pressures are measured with a gramme gauge at the contact tips.
In general contact gaps and follow through are defined by quoting an armature gap
at which the tips should be just closed or just open.
The relay contact state is always defined with the relay in the unenergised position,
unless otherwise specified on the appropriate circuit diagram.
Contact Type
Make
(Normally open)
Break
(Normally closed)
4.1.1
With the armature closed the clearance between the back of the armature and the
back stop should be 0.075/0.2mm (0.003"/0.008").
4.1.2
1.38mm (0.055")
Unit RL1
MVAX 12
MVAX 21, 31 and 91 Unit RLl
MVAX 21
MVAX 31, 91
Unit RL2
Unit RL2 and RL3
}
}
1.5mm (0.060")
0.7mm (0.030")
Contact settings
4.2.1
4.2.2
20/25 grams.
18/23 grams.
Contact gap:
1.5/1.75mm (0.06/0.07").
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20/25 grams.
20/25 grams.
15/20 grams.
1.75/2mm (0.07/0.08").
10/15 grams.
10/15 grams.
Contact gap:
4.3
4.3.1
1.0/1.1mm (0.038/0.042").
With the armature closed onto a 0.45mm (0.018") feeler gauge, the flag should be
free to fall, but should not fall using a 0.35mm (0.013") feeler gauge. Adjustment is
made to the catch spring on the flag.
4.3.2
Section 5.
5.1
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Failure to operate/reset
Check diagram for correct input connections. Check the correct voltages are applied.
Ratings values are shown on module front plate.
Ensure the power supply is capable of supplying the necessary power.
Ensure correct series resistors are used and connected to correct relay terminals.
Flag spring may have been distorted and is holding the armature open or closed.
Check internal wiring.
Check continuity result open circuit.
Coil open circuit.
Internal wiring damaged.
Series resistor open circuit (resistors may be internal or external).
5.2
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5.3
Section 6.
SPARES
When ordering spares, quote the full relay model number and any component
references numbers, or briefly describe the parts required.
Repairs
Should the need arise for the equipment to be returned to GEC ALSTHOM T&D
PROTECTION & CONTROL LIMITED for repair, then the form at the back of this
manual should be completed and sent with the equipment together with a copy of
any commissioning test results.
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Case earth
1
13
14
Combinations of
output contacts
2M
1M
1B
2B
Output contacts to
module terminals
1 3
M
M
B
2 4
M
B
B
Contact descriptions
M : Make
B : Break
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21
22
27
28
2
4
13
C1
Note 1
(a)
R1
1
3
14
RL1
2
R2
(b)
(c)
Long terminals.
Push button
MVAW
Interposing
control relay
R1
21
R2
28
27
MVAX 11 Supervisory relay
MVAJ
Tripping relay
Protective
relay contact
R1
21
Supervision
relay
R2
27
28
MVAX 11
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Combinations of
output contacts
Case earth
1
3M
2M
1M
10
11
12
13
14
1B
2B
1 3
M
B
B
5 7
M
M
M
2 4
M
M
B
3B
Contact descriptions
M : Make
B : Break
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21
22
27
28
13
Output contacts to
module terminals
R1
14
RL2
Vx
2
4
27
Note 1
(a)
1
3
5
7
(b)
(c)
Long terminals.
Vx
RL2-1
RL1
3
28
21
Figure 4 Circuit diagram MVAX 21 trip circuit supervision relay without preclosing supervision
Trip relay
52-a
Trip coil
52
T
C.B. aux.
switch
REXT(2)
13
RL1-1
RL1-2
RL1-3
14
RL2
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Trip coil
21
27
RL1
3
28
REXT(1)
RL2-1
Figure 5 Application diagram MVAX 21 trip circuit supervision relay without preclosing supervision
Alarm
contacts
Case earth
1
10
11
12
13
14
Combinations of
output contacts
13
R2
3M
2M
1M
1B
2B
1 3
M
B
B
3B
14
RL2
Vx
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22
27
28
2 4
M
M
B
Contact descriptions
21
R1
22
RL3
Vx
1
3
5
7
Note 1
(a)
5 7
M
M
M
M : Make
B : Break
Output contacts to
module terminals
(b)
(c)
Long terminals.
2
4
27
RL3-1
Vx
RL1
3
28
RL2-1
Figure 6 Circuit diagram MVAX 31 trip circuit supervision relay with preclosing supervision
Trip relay
52-a
Trip coil
52
T
C.B. aux.
switch
REXT(2)
13
14
RL2
REXT(3) 21
22
RL1-1
RL1-2
RL1-3
52-b
RL3
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Trip coil
27
RL3-1
RL1
3
28
REXT(1)
RL2-1
Figure 7 Application diagram MVAX 31 trip circuit supervision relay with preclosing supervision
Alarm
contacts
Section 7.
Circuit __________________________
Serial No ________________________
Relay type
MVAX 11
MVAX 12
MVAX 21
Circuit/supply ref.
Trip/Vx1
Trip/Vx1
Alarm/Vx1
Trip/Vx2
Alarm/Vx1
Trip/Vx2
MVAX 31/91
V. rating range
/
V
/
V
/
V
/
V
/
V
/
V
Commissioning preliminaries
tick if satisfactory
Insulation tests:
Satisfactory
Not required
______ / ______
27 28
______ / ______
______ V
CB open
Relay stable
CB closed
Relay stable
Relay operates
Contacts checked
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Relay resistance
__________ ohms
__________ Volts
__________ Volts
tick
(tick)
(tick)
21 & 2 _______ V
(tick)
13 and 14 ________ V
(tick)
___________________________________
Commissioning Engineer
____________________________________
Customer Witness
___________________________________
Date
____________________________________
Date
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REPAIR FORM
Please complete this form and return it to GEC ALSTHOM T&D PROTECTION &
CONTROL LIMITED with the equipment to be repaired. This form may also be used in the
case of application queries.
Customer Ref:
__________________
__________________
Date:
__________________
1.
DC volts
3.
4.
Yes/No
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5.
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6.
7.
Yes/No
Intermittent
Time delayed
Yes/No
(Delete as appropriate).
By how long?
8.
Yes/No
__________
9.
___________________________________
Signature
____________________________________
Title
___________________________________
Name (in capitals)
____________________________________
Company name
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